Border Bots VR
- February 8, 2024
- Paw Print Games Ltd.
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Border Bots VR is a puzzle simulation set in a future Earth governed by AI. As a human border agent, you must scrutinize robots' documents at a travel border, checking for anomalies and contraband. Upgrade your booth and home with earned credits, and engage with a range of quirky robot characters, learning about their unique personalities. Interactions with various gadgets add tactile depth to this immersive VR experience."
PC
Playstation 5
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and immersive VR experience with engaging mechanics reminiscent of 'Papers, Please' but with a humorous twist.
- The dialogue and character interactions are entertaining, providing a lighthearted atmosphere that many players enjoy.
- The game's colorful aesthetic and attention to detail create an enjoyable environment, making it a recommended title for VR enthusiasts.
- The game is criticized for its short playtime and lack of an endless mode, leaving players wanting more content.
- Many players find the dialogue pacing to be excessively slow, with unskippable conversations that detract from the gameplay experience.
- Some technical issues, such as janky controls and repetitive gameplay mechanics, have been noted, which can hinder overall enjoyment.
- story30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging yet somewhat cheesy, with a comedic tone reminiscent of titles like "Papers Please." While the narrative and NPC interactions are praised for their depth and humor, some players find the pacing uneven and the overall experience limited due to repetition. Despite these critiques, many reviewers express excitement for potential future developments in the story and appreciate the ability to replay missions.
“Decent story-driven job game (think Papers, Please but with a more comedic tone) with surprising depth and the controls are very intuitive.”
“It's surpassed all my expectations, especially when it comes to the story of the game.”
“They decided to put a large part of the 'story' and tutorial at the start, and the pacing is not great.”
“If I just consider what the game currently delivers and assume this is all the developers envisioned, taking into account the story, dialogues, and humor… I would say yes, but at a considerable discount.”
“The story is a bit cheesy, but the game is a ton of fun!”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is immersive and engaging, particularly with the implementation of VR controls and attention to detail, though it is noted to be relatively short and repetitive. Players enjoy the inspector role and NPC interactions, but feel that the game could benefit from deeper RPG mechanics to enhance replayability. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a straightforward experience focused on detail rather than complexity.
“I was excited to see how they implemented VR controls and the detail that went into setting up the world; it really made you feel immersed throughout the gameplay.”
“I took me just about 10 hours to fully complete, though some of that time was spent goofing around with the different mechanics available.”
“The game has an interesting story, good overall NPC interactions (which is where a good portion of the time seems to have been invested) and is fun, but fairly short and limited. This isn't necessarily linked with the length but rather the level of overall repetition and actual gameplay mechanics.”
“I see an opportunity for the developers to have built on top of mechanics from games like 'Papers, Please' to increase the RPG elements, which could possibly enhance the gameplay mechanics, length, and replayability.”
“Recommended for people wanting a game with simple graphics and gameplay, where attention to detail is the main gameplay mechanic.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally described as funny and engaging, with some players appreciating its witty dialogues and comedic elements. However, several reviewers noted that the humor can be overextended, leading to a sense of repetitiveness, and some felt the overall comedic tone may appeal more to younger audiences. While many found the game hilarious, others considered it a missed opportunity for deeper humor and complexity.
“I picked it up on a whim, but it's hilarious.”
“Hilarious, tactile and incredible.”
“Imagine Papers, Please… in VR… with robots… cosmetics… a bit less RPG mechanics… and a bit of humor.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's aesthetic is generally well-received, with enjoyable music complementing the visuals. However, the graphics lack detail, appearing more suited for standalone headsets, and players express a desire for improved textures, effects, and shadows, particularly in the PC VR version. It is recommended for those who prefer simple graphics and gameplay focused on attention to detail.
“I liked the aesthetic of the game; the music is pretty fun as well.”
“But the textures are not detailed; it seems like they were made for standalone headsets. I feel that better graphics, effects, and shadow improvements would be appreciated on the PC VR version.”
“Recommended for people wanting a game with simple graphics and gameplay, where attention to detail is the main gameplay mechanic.”
“The visuals lack depth and complexity, making the overall experience feel underwhelming.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily revolving around completing it faster for a higher score, which can become tedious due to extensive dialogue. Reviewers suggest that incorporating RPG elements and mechanics from other games could enhance gameplay length and replayability.
“I see an opportunity for the developers to have, for example, built on top of mechanics from games like 'Papers, Please' to increase the RPG elements and have that impact the game, which would possibly increase the gameplay mechanics, length, and replayability.”
“The game should take roughly 5 hours to complete, and there isn’t currently a mode that promotes replayability other than trying to complete it faster with a higher score, which can be tedious considering the amount of dialogue in between.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally good, providing solid performance at 120Hz with a 6950 XT. However, users have reported occasional microstutters, particularly during rapid movements.
“Good performance, solid 120Hz with a 6950 XT, but I do get little microstutters from time to time.”
“Every once in a while, I experience some stuttering, especially when I whip my head around too fast.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fun and engaging quality that complements the game's aesthetic.
“I liked the aesthetic of the game; the music is pretty fun as well.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it takes about 5 hours to complete with limited replayability options. The only incentive to replay is to achieve faster completion times and higher scores, which can be frustrating due to the excessive dialogue.
“The game should take roughly 5 hours to complete, and there isn’t currently a mode that promotes replayability other than trying to complete it faster with a higher score, which can be tedious considering the amount of dialogue in between.”
